SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION Product identifier/trade name: SAFEBLEND FLOOR SEALER Other means of identification: FS23 Recommended use: Restriction on use: Initial supplier identifier: Floor finish sealer For industrial, institutional and food plants use only. Chemotec (PM) Inc. 8820 Place Ray-Lawson Anjou, Quebec, Canada H1J 1Z2 Phone: (514) 729-6321; 1-800-729-6321 Emergency phone number: (613) 996-6666 (CANUTEC) SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2a WHMIS 2015 - GHS (Globally Harmonized System) classification This product is classified as a skin irritant category 2 and an eye irritant category 2B 2b Label elements Pictogram Precautionary statement Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection. Wear rubber gloves. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty water. If skin irritation occurs: get medical advice. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Signal word: Warning. Hazard statement Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. Page 1 of 7
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredients CAS # % (weight) GHS CLASSIFICATION Diethyleneglycol monoethyl 111-90-0 1-5 Not classified ether 25133-97-5 7-10 Eye irritation, category 2 Skin irritation category 2 Tributoyxethyl phosphate 78-51-3 1-5 Not classified Ethyleneglycol 107-21-1 1-5 Acute oral toxicity, category 4 2-Ethylhexylbenzoate 5444-75-7 1-5 Not classified SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES 4a Description of first aid measures Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice. Skin contact: Wash with plenty water. If skin irritation occurs: get medical advice. Inhalation: No effect expected. Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Call a doctor if you feel unwell. Never give anything by mouth if the person is unconscious 4b Most important symptoms and effects Eye: Skin: Inhalation: Ingestion: May cause irritation, redness, tears, burning sensation. May cause irritation. No effect expected. May cause slight irritation, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. 4c Immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No special treatment SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 5a Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: Water (if possible avoid powerful sprays), foam, dry chemicals, carbon dioxide. Product itself is not flammable. Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.. Page 2 of 7
Specific hazards for product Hazardous combustion products: Oxides of carbon, phosphorus and other irritating gases. Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Special fire-fighting procedures/equipment: During a fire, irritating smoke and fumes may be generated. A self-contained breathing apparatus is required for fire-fighting personnel to protect themselves from irritating products produced during the combustion. Move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. A stream of water directed into the product generates a lot of foam. SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6a Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal protection: Wear gloves and safety glasses. Use adequate aeration and ventilation. Floor will be slippery in case of a spill. Use appropriate personal protection equipment (see section 8) 6b Methods and materials for containment and cleaning: Stop the leak. For large spills, pump the product into drums or clean up spills using absorbent material. Resume cleaning by rinsing with water. Caution: floors will be slippery. 6c Environmental precautions: Contains organic phosphates. Do not let large quantities go to the sewers. SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE 7a Precautions forsafe handling: Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin. Avoid breathing vapours. When used as directed, no special precautions. 7b Condition for safe storage: Store in a sealed container in a well-ventilated place. Do not store with food products. Keep from freezing. 7c Special packaging materials: none. No incompatibility with most materials found in most workplaces. SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION 8a Control parameters Ontario Time-weighted Average Limit (TWA) Diethyleneglycol monoethyl ether 30 ppm None established None estabished None established Tributoxyethyl phosphate None established None estabished Ethylene glycol None estabished Ceiling 100 mg/m 3 Ontario Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL) Aerosol onlyrincer 2-Ethylhexylbenzoate None established None established Notations 8b Engineering controls: Not required under normal applications except general ventilation. Page 3 of 7
8c Individual protection measures Respiratory Protection: Not required under normal applications. Skin protection and other protective equipment: Waterproof boots for spills. Rubber gloves. Eye / face protection: Safety glasses. Material Safety Data Sheet: SAFEBLEND FLOOR SEALER General hygiene considerations: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Avoid contact with eyes. Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Good hygiene is recommended after use of this product. SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance and odour: Milky white liquid, characteristic odour Odour threshold: ph : 6-8 Melting point and freezing point: Boiling point: Approximately 0 o C Approximately 100 o C Flash point: Greater than 93 C Evaporation rate (n-buac =1): Approximately 0.4 (water) Lower flammable limit (% by volume): Upper flammable limit (% by volume):. Explosion data - Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Explosion data - Sensitivity to static discharge: Vapour pressure (mm Hg) Approximately 20 (water) Vapour density: Approximately 0.6 (water) Specific gravity or density (water = 1 at 4 o C): 1.0 g/cm 3 @ 20 o C Solubility in water: Miscible Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: Auto-ignition temperature: Decomposition temperature Viscosity: <100 cps @ 25 o C SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10a Reactivity: when used as directed. 10b Chemical stability : Stable at room temperature, in normal handling and storage conditions. 10c Possibility of hazardous reactions: May react with strong oxidizers. 10d Conditions to avoid: Avoid contact with strong oxidizers. 10e Incompatible materials Strong acids 10f Hazardous decomposition products: With strong oxidizers: heat, water vapour, decomposition products, oxides of carbon, phosphorus and others. Page 4 of 7
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Eye: Skin: Inhalation: Ingestion: May cause irritation, redness, tears, burning sensation. May cause irritation. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause slight irritation, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. Carcinogenicity: Teratogenicity, mutagenicity, other reproductive effects: Skin sensitization: Respiratory tract sensitization: Synergistic materials: Other important hazards: No ingredient listed by IARC as a possible carcinogen. No applicable information found Toxicological data:. Ingredient LD 50 (route, species) LC 50 # hours (species) Diethyleneglycol monoethylether 6,031 mg/kg (oral, rat) 9,143 mg/kg (dermal, lapin) Tributoxyethyl phosphate 3,000 mg/kg (oral, rat) >5,000 mg/kg (dermal, rabbit) Ethylene glycol 7 712 mg/kg (oral, rat) LC50 (6 h) 2.5 mg/l air (rat) 3 500 mg/kg (mouse) 2-Ethylhexylbenzoate 2,500 5,000 mg/kg (oral, rat) 5,000 mg/kg bw (dermal, rat) For more details, refer to Section 3. SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 12a Ecotoxicity : TOXICITY (Fish) Results Exposure time Method Diethyleneglycol Catfish LC50 6010 mg/l 96H monoethylether Tributoxyethyl phosphate Pimephales promelas 96H 11.2 mg/l Ethylene glycol Fish 72.86 g/l 96H 2-Ethylhexylbenzoate Fish 0.66 mg/l 96H TOXICITY (Daphnia) Results Exposure time Method Diethyleneglycol 1,982 mg/l 48H monoethylether Tributoxyethyl phosphate Ethylene glycol EC50 100 mg/l 48H Page 5 of 7
2-Ethylhexylbenzoate EC50 125 µg/l 48H TOXICITY (Algea) Results Exposure time Method Diethyleneglycol Desmodesmus subspicatus 96H monoethylether EC50 > 100 mg/l Tributoxyethyl phosphate Ethylene glycol EC50 3.536-13 g/l 96H 2-Ethylhexylbenzoate EC50 35 µg/l 96H 12b Persistence and degradability: 12c Bioaccumulation potential: 12d Mobility in soil: 12e Other adverse effect Product, except for polymers is biodegradable.. Product contains less than 0.3% phosphorus. SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Eliminate according to federal, provincial and local regulations. SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) in Canada : Not regulated UN number Proper shipping name: Class: Identification number: Packing group: Special case: SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION In Canada WHMIS information: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) and this safety data sheet (SDS) contains all the information required by the HPR. WHMIS Classification: CEPA information: See section 2a Ingredients are listed on the DSL inventory. SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION Page 6 of 7
Date of latest revision 2016-05-03 References: 1. Manufacturer /suppliers MSDS. 2. Occupational Exposure Limits for Ontario Workplaces required under Regulation 833 3. International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs. 4. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website. Abbreviations: ACGIH CAS CEPA cps DSL HMIS IARC LC LD N/Ap NFPA NIOSH NTP OSHA PEL TLV WHMIS American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Chemical Abstract Service Canadian Environmental Protection Act Centipoises Domestic Substance List Hazardous Material Information System International Agency for Research on Cancer Lethal concentration Lethal Dosage Not Applicable National Fire Protection Association National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health National Toxicology Program (U.S.A.) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S.A.) Permissible Exposure Limit Threshold Limit Value Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System End of the MSDS Page 7 of 7